Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bol.) J.R.Thomas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-50: 49 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347300
Common Names
- Dichanthelium thermale
- Thermale Dichanthelium
- Thermale-Leaved Dichanthelium
Description
Dichanthelium thermale (also called 'Thermal panic grass', among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthelium thermale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dichanthelium thermale sub. sericeum (Schmoll) J.R.Thomas
Dichanthelium thermale sub. thermale
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichanthelium thermale is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichanthelium thermale is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dichanthelium thermale
Dichanthelium thermale can be found in the United States, from Texas to North Carolina and west to Nebraska.
Dichanthelium thermale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium thermale?
Dichanthelium thermale
What is the common name of Dichanthelium thermale?
Thermal Dichanthelium
What is the family of Dichanthelium thermale?
Poaceae
Species in the Dichanthelium genus
Dichanthelium adenorhachis,
Dichanthelium aequivaginatum,
Dichanthelium angustifolium,
Dichanthelium assurgens,
Dichanthelium boreale,
Dichanthelium boscii,
Dichanthelium cabrerae,
Dichanthelium caparaoense,
Dichanthelium clandestinum,
Dichanthelium columbianum,
Dichanthelium commonsianum,
Dichanthelium commutatum,
Dichanthelium congestum,
Dichanthelium consanguineum,
Dichanthelium cucaense,
Dichanthelium cumbucanum,
Dichanthelium cynodon,
Dichanthelium davidsei,
Dichanthelium depauperatum,
Dichanthelium dichotomum,
Dichanthelium ensifolium,
Dichanthelium erectifolium,
Dichanthelium hebotes,
Dichanthelium heliophilum,
Dichanthelium hillebrandianum,
Dichanthelium hirstii,
Dichanthelium implicatum,
Dichanthelium isachnoides,
Dichanthelium itatiaiae,
Dichanthelium koolauense,
Dichanthelium lanuginosum,
Dichanthelium latifolium,
Dichanthelium laxiflorum,
Dichanthelium leibergii,
Dichanthelium leucothrix,
Dichanthelium lindheimeri,
Dichanthelium linearifolium,
Dichanthelium longiligulatum,
Dichanthelium macrospermum,
Dichanthelium malacophyllum,
Dichanthelium meridionale,
Dichanthelium nodatum,
Dichanthelium oligosanthes,
Dichanthelium peristypum,
Dichanthelium petropolitanum,
Dichanthelium polyanthes,
Dichanthelium praecocius,
Dichanthelium pycnoclados,
Dichanthelium ravenelii,
Dichanthelium sabulorum,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Justin R. Thomas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159097-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].